Hylase Wound Gel

Hylase Wound Gel is a combination of emollients and sodium hyaluronate which function to maintain tissue hydration and support the healing process. Hylase Wound Gel has been demonstrated to be of value in the management of certain skin ulcers and wounds. Sodium hyaluronate is a salt of hyaluronic acid, a naturallyoccuring molecule found in various body tissues. The sodium hyaluronate present in Hylase Wound Gel is synthetically derived.

Indications and Usage: Hylase Wound Gel is suitable for exuding wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, for the management of wounds that are prone to bleeding such as wounds that have been mechanically or surgically debrided, and to aid in the healing of minor abrasions and cuts.

Contraindications: Hylase Wound Gel is contraindicated in persons with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation.

Warnings: Prolonged use of the product may give rise to sensitization phenomena. Should this occur, the patient should discontinue use of the product immediately and consult a physician.

Precautions and Observations:

Hylase Wound Gel is for external use only.

If signs of infection become present, consult a physician

Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Supportive Care:
Appropriate supportive measures should be taken where indicated, e.g. the use of graduated compression bandaging in the management of venous leg ulcers, or pressure relief measures in the management of pressure ulcers. The control of blood glucose as well as appropriate advice regarding pressure relief measures should be provided to patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Colonization of chronic wounds is common and the use of Hylase Wound Gel is not contraindicated. Hylase Wound Gel may be used on infected wounds under medical supervision and in conjunction with other appropriate therapy and frequent monitoring of the wound by the healthcare professional.

Instructions for Use: Hylase Wound Gel should be applied after the ulcer or wound is cleaned with normal saline solution. Other cleaning agents are not recommended. Debridement (surgical cleaning) of the ulcer or wound may be performed at the discretion of the healthcare profefessional. Excess moisture should be removed using dry gauze. Hylase Wound Gel is applied liberally into the cavity of the ulcer or wound and to the surrounding areas. After applying Hylase Wound Gel, a non-stick gauze dressing (Telfa pad or other suitable non-stick pad) should be placed on the wound site. A gauze dressing should always be placed on the wound after applying Hylase Wound Gel. A self-adhesive bandage or suitable tape adhesive should be wrapped over the non-stick gauze dressing. The entire process of wound cleaning, applying Hylase Wound Gel, the application of a suitable covery and the bandaging of the area should be repeated daily.

How Supplied: Hylase Wound Gel is available in a 75 gram tube with tamper evident foil seal (NDC 0095-0073-75) and a 10 gram Physician Sample (NDC 0095-0073-09). Do not use if tamper evident foil seal is broken or missing. Lot number and expiry date are located on the crimped end of tube.

Storage: Store at room temperature, 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) in a dry place. Do not freeze or expose to temperatures above 35°C (95°F).